by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNM ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at UNM was ranked #295 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #2 in New Mexico.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Mexico - Main Campus handed out 55 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from UNM. This makes it the #59 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UNM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,227 a year. This is less than $24,539, which is the national median of all fine arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNM paid an average of $1,047 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $283 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,803 | $25,139 |
| Fees | $1,312 | $1,312 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,328 | $1,328 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,884 | $11,884 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,708 | $4,708 |
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Of the 55 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Fine & Studio Arts from UNM in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico - Main Campus with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UNM fine arts bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNM Online Learning page.
Fine Arts majors graduating with a master's degree from UNM make a median salary of $24,761 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $32,650.
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of fine arts master's degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Mexico - Main Campus with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at University of New Mexico - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 85 |
| Music | 50 |
| General Visual & Performing Arts | 19 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 17 |
| Dance | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.